sensitive
adjectiveUK /ˈsɛnsɪtɪv/
US /ˈsɛnsətɪv/
Easily hurt or upset by what people say or do.
She is sensitive about her new haircut, so please be kind.
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2. Able to notice small changes or feelings quickly.
A sensitive thermometer can detect tiny changes in temperature.
3. Needing careful handling so it does not break or cause harm.
This is a sensitive topic, so speak gently.
4. Reacting strongly to things like light, sound, or touch.
My eyes are sensitive to bright sunlight.